Our weather has turned wintry again, with snow on the ranges. That didn't last long, when the rain arrived, and some wind. It is still winter after all, it's just that we have been spoiled with calm, mild, sunny days for ages. Luckily, there is a heat pump installed, so there is clean, efficient heating here in my little home. And it has been perfect soup making weather too. My latest batch was pumpkin and kumara, so nice and tasty, with added pieces of fried onion and bacon, after it was whizzed smooth. This was made in the microwave, and I do love home made soup.
Creamy pumpkin and kumara soup with added bacon
Gemma had a difficult morning recently, it was time for her annual vaccinations and health check. I picked her up and put her in the carry cage before she realised what was happening.
How did that happen, she's thinking
Gemma doesn't make a fuss being in the car, and it was a short drive down to the Vets.
Here we are
Gemma was a little uncomfortable when she was lifted on to the table and the vet checked her over. Everything was fine and she was given her vaccinations. I had asked if she could get her claws trimmed as it always took both Robin and I working together in the past to get this job done. She was most unhappy with this procedure and had to be wrapped in a towel, growling at the vet and struggling to get away. I told the vet that I had never had a cat who growled before. Finally, with three paws clipped, she was getting so distressed that we agreed to give up - she couldn't get back into her carry cage fast enough. Poor Gemma, I wondered if she would forgive me for this abomination when we got home. She hopped into the hidey hole in her tower at home to recover from her ordeal.
I'm hiding, don't touch me.
I've been doing a bit of knitting in the evenings and more importantly, I'm working hard to get my secret sewing finalised for my daughter's birthday. It's looking rather good, even if I do say so myself! All will be revealed soon.
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